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Artists should consider their safety when working in their studios or small operations at home. I worked for eight years as a chemist and I have my hobby as an artist. I learned that before I work with any chemicals, I have to find out if there are any hazards to myself and to my environment. I always go and search for the material safety data sheet (MSDS) online to see the following:
1. Read the label and learn the components of the product you are going to work with. Learn the following:
a. Handling the components
b. Personal protection needed
c. Ventilation
d. Disposal
2. Search for the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): This is a federal requirement that any product (chemical) have a sheet describing the components, toxicity, handling, personal protection and disposal. All these areas are important because of the following issues:
a) Toxicity – is this material toxic? This is very important because depending on whether a material is toxic or not I make a conscious decision whether I really want to be exposed to this material. For example, some pigments contain mercury or lead. I really do not want to be exposed to either of these two heavy metals because they attack the central nervous system and are very toxic. Mercury is extremely toxic and the body (skin) can absorb it. You do not want to handle such a chemical or inhale it. Other chemicals such as benzene or its derivative, toluene and xylene are carcinogenic. It is very important that you as an artist become aware of the type of material you are working with and its toxicity. You may decide that a material is toxic and you do not want to expose yourself to that toxicity.
b) Exposure and Personal Protection – how do I handle this material? Some materials require that you wear a respirator to avoid fumes. There are different types of respirators for different purposes. I suggest that you look at the material that you are planning to work with and see if the MSDS suggests a specific type of respirator as protection for that material. You should also go to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to see at the different types of respirators available to protect yourself from airborne hazards. For example, if you work in airbrushing you work with acrylics. You might want to work in a well-ventilated area and a respirator. If you paint cars or other metals, you are going to work with acrylic enamels and lacquers, which are toxic and require a different type of respiratory protection. Some materials require gloves that are of special materials. Not all gloves are for the same purpose. Some gloves, such as nitrile gloves, are of materials that prevent the absorption of chemicals by the skin. They are very flexible and solvent resistant. Some other materials are too thin, such as surgical gloves and allow penetration of certain chemicals by the skin. It is a matter of safety. First, find out the materials you are using and then find out how to protect yourself from them. Also, consider the exposure issue. You may not be able to be exposed to some of these chemicals because they have limitations to exposure. Again, think of your own safety.
c) Flammable materials – check the MSDS to see storage and handling information. Some materials are flammable and require special storage cabinets for flammable materials. For example, not too many people realize that powders can be flammable. Some paints, such as tempera, that come in powder form have to be handled carefully. An accumulation of powders in a specific enclosed area can cause an explosion. I also was reading the warnings on some of the tempera powders in term of lead and mercury. Some materials carry more than one safety issue, which has to be considered.
d) Reactivity of chemicals – Some materials cannot be stored with other materials because they react together. This is very important if you are considering re-using containers. Make sure that you do not re-use containers. Some materials may react together and you can have an explosion at your workspace – could be your studio or your home. It is very important that you study the type of materials you have and their ability to reach with each other. Some materials react violently with water or air exposure. Some materials, such as hydrogen peroxide, are reactive and if stored for long periods can become explosive due to formation of peroxides. In industry, we work in explosion proof equipment to handle these materials. They are very reactive and are potent oxidizers, which can cause fires and explosions.
e) Ventilation – some materials are carcinogenic and have to be used in well-ventilated areas. Please read above under “Exposure and Personal Protection” to learn more about working with these chemicals.
3. Waste Disposal – If you are working with a chemical that contains Mercury, all your washes, etc. of this material cannot be disposed down the drain. Mercury is extremely toxic and requires special handling and disposal. Read the MSDS to determine the disposal requirements for the colors, dyes, mediums and paint removal solutions. Some solutions are considered chemical waste and cannot be disposed in the drain. You have to arrange to take your waste to a waste area to dispose of your chemical waste. You cannot throw it out in the regular garbage waste collection. There are stringent federal laws that apply to waste disposal of chemicals. You can consult the OSHA website in terms of waste disposal.
These safety tips apply to anyone that works with chemicals of any kind. You have to look at your personal safety and the safety of those around you. I know that many artists do not think about these safety tips but if you work with any chemicals, you should become educated with the products that you are working with and to protect yourself from them.

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Rossana Kelton Fine Art America artist website

Artist Rossana Kelton is selling in Fine Art America and Etsy. 

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Event Update: 01/06/2013

Artist Rossana Kelton Will Donate Twenty Five Percent From The Sale Of Her Art To AIDS Or Cancer Alpharetta, GA – January 6th, 2013

Sailing Oil Painting and Kelton Fine Arts: Contemporary Abstract Marine Art and Marine Art -

http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/Rossana+Kelton/all

http://www.etsy.com/people/SailingOilPaint and

http://rossana-kelton.artistwebsites.com/

Sailing Oil Paintings/Kelton Fine Arts would like to donate 25% of all proceeds from the sale of our art to: Give Hope this Holiday Season:

1. AIDS Foundation of Atlanta, GA

2. American Cancer Society in support of Breast Cancer.

Sailing Oil Paintings Gallery is a Contemporary Marine Art Gallery. Rossana Kelton creates contemporary marine artistic interpretations. The canvas is a gallery wrap style unframed canvas. These oil paintings are for lovers of sailing and of the ocean. They are created by a fellow sailor for sailing enthusiasts and professionals.

 

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The Business of Art: How to write your business and marketing plan.

Reblogged from Sailing Oil Paintings and Kelton Fine Arts Galleries:

Artist Group sites and Art Communities:
1. ArtScuttlebutt Art Calendar Community - The online art community for Art Calendar magazine. Artists, galleries and anyone else in the art world can create a free profile, gallery page and blog.
2. Copyright for Collage Artists - Great information for all artists about copyrights, fair use, derivative works, and common myths.
3. Craft Site Directory - Your guide to Arts and Crafts on the Internet.

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Artist Group sites and Art Communities:
1. ArtScuttlebutt Art Calendar Community – The online art community for Art Calendar magazine. Artists, galleries and anyone else in the art world can create a free profile, gallery page and blog.
2. Copyright for Collage Artists – Great information for all artists about copyrights, fair use, derivative works, and common myths.
3. Craft Site Directory – Your guide to Arts and Crafts on the Internet.
4. Crafter Circle – Free online profiles and galleries for artists and crafters.
5. Festival Network Online – Find art shows, art festivals and juried art events – Local or Nationwide -
6. GalleryRatingz.com -
7. Post and read ratings and reviews of art galleries and museums.
8. LunaGraphica – Website design for artists and art groups. -
9. Virtual Library of Ceramics – A collection of links relating to the Ceramic Arts, including antique and collectible pottery and contemporary craft ceramics.
10. Amateur Illustrator: http://www.airnyc.org/info/Amateur-Illustrator-39794.html
11. CG Hub Computer Graphic Artists: http://cghub.com/
12. Concept Art: http://www.conceptart.org
13. Design Related: http://www.designrelated.com
14. Deviant art: http://www.deviantart.com
15. Doodlers Anonymous: http://www.doodlersanonymous.com
16. The Drawing Board: http://www.drawingboard.com
17. Epilogue Fantasy Art: http://www.epilogue.net/index.html
18. Illustration Friday: http://www.illustrationfriday.com
19. PolyKarbon: http://www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/
20. See your art and prints at Society6: society6.com
21. Professional illustrator portfolio review: http://sugarfrostedgoodness.com/
22. Working Artist Network: http://www.facebook.com/WorkingArtistsNetwork
23. Design Jobs and Portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/
24. Tent on Studios drawing and sketching: http://www.tentonstudios.com
25. Art Bistro: http://artbistro.monster.com
26. Found myself: http://www.foundmyself.com
27. Blue Canvas: http://www.bluecanvas.com
28. Dribbble: http://dribbble.com
29. Promote your art at Sketchozine: http://sketchoholic.com/magazines/index.php
30. Live Art Drawing Contests at Sketchoholic: http://www.sketchoholic.com
31. Free artist websites: http:// http://www.zhibit.org
32. Science Fiction, Fantasy Art and Fan Art: http:// http://www.elfwood.com
33. Forums 3D Digital Art: http://forums.3dtotal.com/
34. The Gnomon Workshop- Professional training for Artists: http://forums.thegnomonworkshop.com/
35. Self-representing Artists EBSQ artists: http://www.ebsqart.com/
36. Z-Brush Central Training for Artists: http://www.zbrushcentral.com
37. Art Apprentice Community: http://community.artapprenticeonline.com
Freelance Work for Artists:
1. Writers
2. Computer or Graphic Design Work
3. Creating web pages
4. Programming
5. Writing brochures or reports
6. Illustration
7. Photography
Work:
1. Write web content: Elance, eHow (demandmedia.com)
2. Write Product reviews: ConsumerSearch.com/jobs
3. Write Reviews for software products: SoftwareJudge.com
4. Suggest Domains for sites: Pickydomains.com
5. Adsense clicks: Xomba.com
6. Fledgling journalist: Examiner.com
7. AssociatedContent.com, firehow.com, helium.com, Squidoo
8. Online research sites: Association of Independent Information Professionals: aiip.org
9. Uclue.com and JustAnswer
10. Own Blog or website: Generate traffic – Adsense, InfoLinks.com , Kontera.com
11. Affiliate with amazon.com, Commission Junction at cj.com, Linkshare.com and AssociatePrograms.com
12. Blog sites: Blogger.com, WordPress.com – place Google Adsense on blog and Orble.com, Creative Weblogging
13. Sell your photos: shutterpoint.com and receive a royalty
14. Take online surveys – GlotalTestMarket.com, CashCrate.com and SurveyScout.com
15. Teach and tutor
16. Online Jury Duty – ejury sites or check out onlineverdict.com or trialpractice.com
17. Virtual Office Assistant – TeamDoubleClick
18. Play games – Moola- Massively Multilayer Rewards Game
19. Crowdsource design – 99designs.com and threadless.com
20. Any content articles – Flixya (had own Google Adsense account)
21. Typing and Dictation: Speak-Write.com
22. Just visit: Mylot.com
23. Listen to music: slicethepie.com
24. Work for Google – Goggle Knol
25. Review websites for usability – Usertesting.com
26. Reading emails – InboxDollars.com
27. Genuinejobs.com – Work at home (telecommute) or write for the NY times: ConsumerSearch.com and About.com

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As an artist I understand that the business of creating art is very challenging. Some of us still hold a full time day job besides pursuing our artistic endeavors. One of the most important problems that many artists face is having the time to work on both creating art and promoting and marketing your art. Selling your art online can be a real challenge if you don’t have guidance and a plan. One of the most overlooked areas by many artists is the business part of art. To begin working on the business part of art you have to have a guide or plan. This article deals with the business plan and marketing plan templates to guide artists to develop their business side of art.

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Member of the American Society of Marine Artists – 2011

Competition at the American Society of Marine Artists – Signature Membership 2011

755 Rio Grande Drive, Alpharetta, GA       Phone: 850-377-6686           Email: rossanakelton@yahoo.com/

2010 ArtPrize Artist Rossana Kelton

Current Juried and Public  Art Exhibits:

The Canvas Project 3 at:

http://www.arthousecoop.com/users/1kelton This event will be in December 3, 2010 at the Brooklyn Art Library

Arte Latino II:

http://www.statcats.org This is a Juried Art Exhibition at the Smithtown Township Arts Council and it starts on August 14 – September 24, 2010.

3rd Ward Solo Art Show competition:  http://www.sailingoilpaintings.3rdward.com

This is a Juried Art Competition to win a $5000 and a Solo Art Show at the 3rd Ward in New York, NY.   Come to the website above and vote for Rossana Kelton’s art.

ArtPrize in Grand Rapids  Michigan – This is a Juried Art Exhibit that is voted by the people. The people will vote on the best artwork. It is at:   http://www.artprize.org/artists/public-profile/49704 Voting is free and it will start on September 22, 2010 until October. Rossana Kelton’s artwork will be shown at City View Church, Grand Rapids, MI.  You are welcome to come and vote for her art.

Competitions:

Pernod/Absynthe Art Contest – January 2011

28th Annual Artist Magazine Art Competition – by F.W Media April 2011

40th Annual National Shrimp Festival Poster Contest, Gulf Shores, Alabama 2011

Artist Objective – 2011

Red Puffin Greeting Card Company – Freelance Designer – 2011

EmptyEasel.com submission of artwork – 2011

Brooklyn Art Fair Art Competition  - 2011

Websites and Links: EBSQ Self-Representing Artist: http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_18662_profile.htmKelton Fine Arts Webpage: http://www.keltonfinearts.9f.com Etsy Store (1): http://www.sailingoilpaintings.etsy.comEtsy Store (2) : http://www.1kelton.etsy.com Etsy Store (3):  http://www.cheapartscrafts.etsy.comTwitter : http://www.twitter.com/sailingoilpaint Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rossana.kelton Facebook Kelton Fine Arts Page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Daphne-AL/Keltons-Fine-Arts/206034248083 Maritime Artist Community Page on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Maritime-Artists-Promote-your-own-events/110585212309955 Ebay About Me: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=1kelton Ebay Auctions: http://cgi.ebay.com/IMPRESSIONISM-BOAT-DOCK-MINT-ORIGINAL-/200485480921?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item2eaddda9d9

10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;”>marine paintings 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;”>nautical paintings Name: Rossana Kelton   Hometown: Montevideo, Uruguay, South AmericaSchool: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ   Current Hometown: Atlanta, GA Biography: I want to create something different and unique. I want to create a mixture of styles to create a new artistic movement of traditional marine landscapes and abstract marine animals and ships. I also want to teach about the business side of art.

Sailing Oil Paintings Art Gallery

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Welcome to the Sailings Oil Paintings and Kelton Fine Arts Gallery of Contemporary Marine Art

I create art because it is part of my creative, fighting spirit. I paint because I enjoy painting in oil, airbrushing or watercolors. Creating new art makes me feel liberated and happy. I want my art to make people happy and at peace with themselves. I am inspired by old sailing ships and by the sea. I am passionate about painting the sea, ships, tropical scenes and beach scenes. My inspiration for the sea is expressed through my vision of painting marine scenes and ships. I am also passionate about tropical scenes. I am passionate about oil painting and airbrushing. My message is for people to be happy and find peace. This is what I want to viewer to see in my paintings. I have been working on the classical oil painting techniques with various layers including imprimatura, various glazes and underlayers. It takes a couple of months in the creation of one of my pieces. My work is a reflection of my passion for life and love of the sea. My technique and style include the classical oil painting techniques of the Italian Masters. I also plan to diversify into the area of oil painting portraits. I have been influenced by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali in the area of abstract art. I began as an abstract artist but changed to marine paintings. Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci have also influenced me. In terms of marine painters, Robert Salmon, William A Coulter, James Edward Buttersworth, Shane Couch, Peter E. Egeli and Robert C. Semler have been influential in their oil painting style. My passion, technique and style relate to my vision and philosophy through the formation and development of Kelton Fine Arts. It is the organizational vision and mission of Kelton Fine Arts to commit to providing unique high-quality classical style artistic products at the best prices and courteous service. This includes the finest selection of the very best classical style oil and airbrushing paintings that are not readily available at the local artistic community. It is our vision to be the United States and your International premier oil and airbrushing painting gallery and store that provides an abundance of quality products such as oil paintings, airbrushing paintings, acrylic paintings at reasonable prices. The future goal of Kelton Fine Arts is to maintain growth and profitability and providing unique high-quality classical oil, airbrushing and acrylic paintings. Kelton Fine Arts plans to implement in the future a concentric diversification and a horizontal integration of all of our unique artistic product lines. As Kelton Fine Arts, we are members of the following: EBSQ Self-Representing Artists Florida Keys Council for the Arts – Artist at the Eastern Shore Alabama (Fairhope, AL) Arts Center -Artist at Bay Rivers Art Guild – Artist,  Atlanta, GA – Artist South Florida Artists Association – Member Respectfully, Rossana Kelton MBA Accounting, Member of the American Association of Marine Artists –  Honorable Mention at the 40th Annual National Shrimp Festival at Gulf Shores, AL May, 2011.